Abstract: A ground anchoring stake adapted for use in securing animal traps, tent straps or ropes, and similar devices to the ground is disclosed. The stake includes an elongated cylindrical body having an upper head portion and a lower sharpened end portion. A bail is connected to or formed integrally with the body. A first portion of the bail extends outwardly from the body at a point which is below the upper head portion. The first portion of the bail curves upwardly so as to be oriented generally parallel to the body and extend above the upper head portion. An upper curved portion of the bail is disposed above the head portion of the body. A tail portion of the bail extends downwardly from the upper curved portion parallel to the body. The tail portion extends well below the upper head portion of the body. The upper curved portion of the bail permits a universal pivoting connection to be easily established between the stake and a connecting member attached to the anchored device.

Abstract: An ajustable throttle connector for a vehicle speed control unit is disclosed. The adjustable throttle connector includes a throttle connector arm which is pivotally connected in an adjustable manner to a housing for the vehicle speed control unit. The adjustable pivotal connection is accomplished by forming a plurality of apertures in the throttle connector arm near the center thereof. A corresponding plurality of apertures are formed in the housing. A pin is inserted through a selected one of the apertures formed in the throttle connector arm and also through the corresponding one of the apertures formed in the housing to provide a fulcrum about which the throttle connector arm is free to pivot.

Abstract: An adjustable throttle connector for a vehicle speed control unit is disclosed. The adjustable throttle connector includes a throttle connector arm which is pivotally connected in an adjustable manner to a housing for the vehicle speed control unit. The adjustable pivotal connection is accomplished by forming a plurality of apertures in the throttle connector arm near the center thereof. A corresponding plurality of apertures are formed in the housing. A pin is inserted through a selected one of the apertures formed in the throttle connector arm and also through the corresponding one of the apertures formed in the housing to provide a fulcrum about which the throttle connector arm is free to pivot.

Abstract: A brake or clutch pedal actuated safety switch for use with an automotive speed control system is disclosed. The switch opens an electric circuit and admits atmospheric air to a vacuum line when the brake pedal or clutch pedal is depressed. The electric circuit normally opens first to deactivate the speed control system electrically at the system's regulator, and the vacuum line is opened subsequently to act as a backup for deactivation of the system. A rotatably mounted lever member, biased by a spring toward the deactivating position, controls both the electric and the vacuum circuits. When the pedal is fully released and returned to its undepressed position, a tension line rotates the lever member against the bias of the spring to a position wherein the electric circuit and the vacuum line are closed.